Since then it has been a pioneer in the watchmaking industry while promoting men's watches in innovative technology. In any case, I like to force myself to cool down for a few weeks before going through with a big purchase like this.The foundations of citizen were laid down in the year 1918, in Japan. I think this post gives away that I'm currently leaning a little bit towards the Chronomaster (which is also cheaper), but that worse JDM availability might prevent me from finding the perfect model (while the GS SBGN013 is very easy to shop for). Will I ever be in a position where I care? Deep blues are not meant to be matched with black. Wild card: I love the indigo dials that Citizen puts out, but this is meant to be a GADA watch that will match every outfit I'll ever own. I love that gorgeous cursive 'Chronomaster', but the chicken is not to my taste. No idea how Citizen's higher-end bracelets hold up.īranding: Well, I said that 'looks frugal to non-enthusiasts' was important, and both brands certainly pass that test.

Wrong - washi has the tremendous utility of being a translucent material that allows the Eco-Drive to work!!! Brilliant! (They're both amazing, but any textured GS is out of my current price range.)įinishing quality: I assume both are excellent, but I detect a slight prejudice towards Grand Seiko in various reviews. So I admit I first thought that the washi-paper Chronomaster dials were a little derivative. Solar Eco-Drive is also a pretty cool perk, although it sounds like GS has a huge advantage with finding service outside Japan.ĭial: I've probably read too much GS marketing material about the profound, ancient Japanese influence behind every odd dial pattern the brand produces. Meanwhile, the Chronomaster has a perpetual calendar, which fits that 'I never want to touch my crown' HAQ ethos. In no particular order, my thoughts.įunctionality: The GS GMT hand is really cool, but all I really want is easy hour adjustment, which both models have. Maybe it's obvious why my choices have narrowed to Citizen vs. So I'm in the market for a rest-of-my-life quartz dress watch.

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